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Dynamic Add Button

Available for:
Free
Premium
Business

On your mobile device, you can add a task, sub-task, or section to anywhere in a project by simply dragging the add button. Here’s how it works:

Add a task in Today, Upcoming, or a project view 

  1. Drag and drop the Dynamic Add Button to the position where you want to create your new task.
  2. Enter your task’s name and add any details.
  3. Tap the arrow button to save the task.
  1. Long press the Dynamic Add Button, then drag and drop it in the position where you want to create your new task.
  2. Enter your task’s name and add any details.
  3. Tap the arrow button to save the task.
To create a sub-task, drag the Dynamic Add Button below the parent task and then slightly drag it to the right. iOS_-_Add_subtask.gif
It’s not possible to create sub-tasks or sections in Today or Upcoming.

Add a section in project view 

  1. Long press the Dynamic Add Button, then drag it all the way to the left of your screen and drop it between sections or below an existing section. You should see “Add section” when you’ve moved it to a place where a section can be created.
  2. Enter your section’s name.
  3. Tap the arrow button to save the section.
  1. Press the Dynamic Add Button and move it in any direction.
  2. A  section icon should appear in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
  3. Drag the Dynamic Add Button over the section icon and let it go.
  4. Enter the name of your new section.
  5. Tap the arrow button to save the section.

 

FAQ

Can I create new projects, labels, or filters with the Dynamic Add Button?

No, it can only be used to create tasks and sections. In projects using the List view, you can use the Dynamic Add button to create sub-tasks.

Can I use the Dynamic Add Button while viewing labels or filters?

No, it can only be used in Today, Upcoming, and projects.

Can I use the Dynamic Add Button while using the Board view?

In Board view, the Dynamic Add Button is not present. Instead, tap Add task at the bottom of the column.